nucmednet Chapter 1 Chu Lengyu, I Alone Am Immortal
Chapter 1 Chu Lengyu, I Alone Am Immortal
At the end of the year, heavy snow fell.
A corner in the backyard of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion appeared particularly deserted.
The maid, Lüyun, was sweeping the thick snow in the courtyard.
The bamboo broom in her hand made a "shush" sound as she moved.
Suddenly hearing a slight noise from inside the house, Lüyun quickly put down her broom, brushed the snowflakes off her clothes, and hurried inside.
On the soft couch, a young girl lay half-reclined; she was Chu Lengyu, the adopted daughter of the Chu family.
Her face was delicate and beautiful, with eyebrows like distant mountains and eyes like autumn waves, but at this moment her complexion was slightly pale, like a magnolia flower swaying in the wind, beautiful yet fragile.
Chu Lengyu slightly opened her eyes and, seeing the person in front of her, groggily called out, "Lüyun?"
The voice was soft, but it had a slightly hoarse quality.
"Miss, you're awake?" Lüyun hurried forward and asked with concern, "Are you feeling better?"
Chu Lengyu leaned against the bedside and nodded gently. Looking at the empty room, the past memories of this body gradually surfaced.
It turns out, she traveled through time.
The girl with the same name as her was the adopted daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. She was originally an abandoned baby picked up by the eldest master, Chu Hanchen, from the gate of a Taoist temple. Because of her background, she was never well received by the other members of the Chu family.
After his adoptive father passed away, those people became even more brazen and made no attempt to hide their actions.
Not only did they force her to move out of Jinfangyuan, where she had lived for more than ten years, but they also stole her belongings and jewelry, deducted her allowance, and made things difficult for her and Lüyun at every turn.
A few days ago, the original owner of this body was harassed by the Chu family again, resulting in her catching a cold and developing a fever, which led to her transmigrating and taking over the body.
Chu Lengyu quickly accepted all of this and got up with the help of Lüyun.
She took the medicine from Lvyun, frowned slightly, but still drank it all in one gulp.
The bitter medicine slid down her throat, but it also made her much more awake.
Lüyun hesitated several times before speaking, but looking at her still sickly young lady, she ultimately did not mention the ugly faces of the Chu family again, lest she upset her young lady again.
Holding a few plum blossoms freshly picked from the snow, she said solicitously, "Miss, smell them. These plum blossoms are in full bloom, and their fragrance is intoxicating."
Chu Lengyu lowered her head and sniffed, a smile appearing on her face: "It does smell very good, Lüyun, thank you for your trouble."
Her gaze drifted through the window lattice to the outside.
Several lazy maids and servants were whispering amongst themselves not far away, occasionally casting contemptuous and disdainful glances in her direction.
A murmur of whispers drifted into my ears on the wind.
"She has the illness of a young lady but not the life of one. Judging from her sickly appearance, she probably won't last much longer."
"She dares to call herself a young lady? In what way can she compare to Miss Wen'er? That's the demeanor of a legitimate young lady!"
"This bastard child, whose father is unknown, is a disgrace to the master if kept in the manor!"
"It's really bad luck to be assigned here."
Upon hearing this, Lü Yun turned red with anger and wanted to rush out to argue with them.
However, Chu Lengyu gently tugged at her sleeve: "Don't be impulsive."
"Miss, how can you endure such insults?" Green Bamboo asked, her eyes filled with tears, feeling sorry for her young mistress.
Although Chu Lengyu was an adopted child, her grandfather, Chu Hanchen, was devoted to the pursuit of Taoism, never married, and had no children. He always treated her as his own daughter.
When the old master was still alive, Chu Lengyu worked in the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion for twelve years. She was a true young lady, and she developed an air of nobility and a charming appearance.
It wasn't until two years ago, when the eldest master passed away and the second master took over the Zhenguo Duke's mansion, that Chu Lengyu's situation took a sharp turn for the worse, to the point that she was almost kicked out.
When Lüyun was young, she was homeless and wandered the streets. It was the master and young lady who rescued her and gave her a name and identity. So she vowed to repay this kindness with her life and to repay it in the next life.
In the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, it was thanks to Lü Yun, such a dedicated and reliable helper, that the original owner was able to survive.
Thinking of this, Chu Lengyu trusted Lüyun more and explained, "I'm not swallowing my anger, I'm just too lazy to pay attention to them."
She stroked the flower branch, her posture languid: "I am, after all, a mistress. How can a mistress lower herself to argue with servants over such things? Those who spread rumors and gossip, just get rid of them."
"Yes, Miss." Green Bamboo felt a little more at ease after hearing Chu Lengyu's words.
She looked at Chu Lengyu's calm face and hesitated.
It seems that Miss has changed since she woke up today.
Perhaps it's because I've been sick for too long?
Sigh, why is she thinking so much? Her master is her master, and that will never change in this lifetime.
Chu Lengyu was contemplating her future when a clear notification sound suddenly rang in her ears.
【drop! 】
The sudden sound startled Chu Lengyu slightly. She frowned and looked around in confusion.
[Congratulations, host, on activating the Cultivation Diary System!]
[As long as the host writes a diary entry every day on the theme of cultivating immortality, they can receive generous rewards!]
Cultivation? System?
Chu Lengyu was taken aback. Really?
【Of course it's true!】
The system seemed to sense her doubt and gave an affirmative answer again.
[A newbie gift pack is now being sent to the host. Please check it!]
As the system's voice faded, an exquisite gift box suddenly appeared in front of Chu Lengyu, floating in mid-air.
She turned her head and looked at Lüyun.
The maid stood beside her, completely ignoring the system's voice and the appearance of the gift pack.
It was indeed something only she could hear and see.
Chu Lengyu smiled slightly and said, "Lvyun, I'm still a little tired and want to be alone for a while. You can go out now."
"Yes." Upon hearing this, Lüyun picked up the medicine bowl and obediently withdrew.
Chu Lengyu opened the gift box with a thought. Inside was a book and a jade pendant that emitted a faint light.
She picked up the book, its cover bearing the words "Cultivation Diary," but the inside was still blank.
The system notification sounded promptly.
[The host can keep a daily diary, focusing on the theme of cultivation, with no word limit.]
[No pen or ink is needed; whatever the host is thinking will be automatically written in the diary.]
The system will also automatically capture relevant images and add them to the diary.
[After completing your diary entry, select "Submit" to receive generous rewards the next day. Host, come and give it a try!]
It looks quite convenient and simple.
Chu Lengyu took a deep breath to calm her excitement and asked, "Then what is this jade pendant?"
[This is a special surprise prepared for the host. Crush it, and you will gain a special cultivation physique!]
Upon hearing the system's explanation, Chu Lengyu did not hesitate and crushed the jade pendant.
click -
The jade pendant suddenly shattered, turning into a dazzling golden light that merged into her body.
A gentle force quickly transformed her body, and the feeling of illness and exhaustion vanished without a trace in an instant.
Chu Lengyu felt that her whole body was full of power, and that the dust had been swept away and her mind was clear.
It's like a complete transformation!
[Congratulations, host, on obtaining the special physique "Innate Dao Seed": Cultivation speed +100%, Comprehension +50%, Efficiency in alchemy, weapon crafting, talisman making, and magic array creation +30%.]
Chu Lengyu seemed to be able to sense a trace of spiritual energy flowing in the surrounding air.
"System, are there any other cultivators in this world?" she asked curiously.
【No. 】
[The spiritual energy in this realm is scarce; most so-called "cultivators" and "masters" are merely seeking fame and fortune, lacking true substance. The host need not concern themselves with them.]
The system's response made Chu Lengyu feel triumphant, and she curled up the corners of her mouth.
In this world, I alone am an immortal!